The Story of the Bonfire: Cultural Traditions Worldwide
  • 1. What is a bonfire commonly used for in cultural traditions?
A) Cooking food
B) Heating houses
C) Marking territory
D) Celebration and social gathering
  • 2. In which country is the tradition of the Guy Fawkes Night bonfire celebrated?
A) France
B) United Kingdom
C) Germany
D) Spain
  • 3. Which festival in India involves lighting bonfires to celebrate the victory of good over evil?
A) Pongal
B) Dussehra
C) Holi
D) Diwali
  • 4. What season is often associated with bonfire celebrations in many cultures?
A) Autumn
B) Summer
C) Winter
D) Spring
  • 5. What is a common food item roasted over a bonfire in many cultures?
A) Fruit
B) Bread
C) Rice
D) Marshmallows
  • 6. What ancient festival involved bonfires to honor the goddess Ostara?
A) Christmas
B) Halloween
C) Easter
D) Thanksgiving
  • 7. What traditional event in Spain involves large bonfires and fireworks to celebrate Saint John?
A) Semana Santa
B) Las Fallas
C) La Feria
D) La Noche de San Juan
  • 8. What does the term 'Bonfire Night' primarily commemorate in England?
A) The Battle of Britain
B) The Gunpowder Plot
C) The Great Fire of London
D) The English Civil War
  • 9. Which state in the USA is known for its large 'Burning Man' festival featuring bonfires?
A) Texas
B) New York
C) California
D) Nevada
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